As expected, this morning’s announcement (3 Announce Partnership with HTC Hero and Spotify) has generated a good deal of discussion already.
Mike Butcher at TechCrunch posts that this “is a pretty good deal”, and goes on to ask:
“How long before we start seeing handsets with “Comes with Spotify” stickers?”
That post has generated 13 comments so far, including scpanza’s neat summary – “great phone + great app + great tariff…glad to see 3…+ Spotify bringing services with users in mind”.
Elsewhere, at Social Media Mashup the news is greeted with mixed feelings:
“Mobile operator 3 UK has announced plans to include Spotify Premium for mobile on their first Android handset, the HTC Hero. Thats the good news, the bad news is you have to have a 24 month contract to secure it.”
Meanwhile, Ewan at Mobile Industry Review has only positive things to say:
“…a flippin’ wicked deal. A really, really good deal…Compelling, relevant and very fair. This is the kind of deal that is likely to get a lot of people wondering why they’re sticking with their existing operator.”
Twitter has also been buzzing with the news. @maltloaf_df is pleased with the announcement:
“Timing is impeccable. My upgrade due next month!”
Isn’t it nice when things fall into place like that?
Overall it seems that there is a genuine appetite for this hardware/software combo. We’re already looking forward to seeing it in action come November.
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